I won, Cowgirl Style!!

Ok, everyone should go check out Charla's Blog, Cowgirl at Heart!!  Not only because I won her contest and she is sending me a really awesome Beth Moore Book!! Mainly, because it's a really great blog, and worth the read, she has an amazing heart and a great story to follow!!  Just click the button below!!

Look at My New Trick

Sorry for the news reports in the background and my most annoying
voice.  I am convinced I don't sound like that in real life!

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We Have a New Trick

Saturday while her daddy and I were playing with her, Maci decided to show us her new trick. 

1 Year Ago

One year ago today...

...I got a positive pregnancy test
...I was excited and scared all at the same time
...I had to fight to hold onto my faith that God would let me keep this baby
...I couldn't imagine the blessing that God had in store for me

Today, one year later.....

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

GIVEAWAY

Check out this post on Charla's Blog

 

She is giving away Beth Moore's new book.

Hop on over and try to win.

4 Month Check-Up

Maci went to the doctor yesterday for her 4 month check up.  The shots were HORRIBLE, I cried as much as she did I think.  It was just so  bad because the whole visit she was kicking and laughing and smiling at everybody.  Then that mean ol' nurse stuck her in the leg and she went from mid-laugh to screaming at the top of her lungs and turning purple. BROKE. MY. HEART.  She does seem to be tolerating them better today than she did the day after her shots at 6 weeks though, so that makes me feel  a little better.  The doctor said she is very healthy, and everything looks great.  She weighs 15 lbs and 2 oz. and 25" long and is in the 75th percentile.  The doctor pretty much decided she has allergies, so he gave me a perscription for an antihistimine (he said only give her a 1/4 of a dose, so don't every body panic all at once).  They said she is hitting all the milestones just right.  She can keep her head level with her shoulders when being pulled up by her arms, she is trying to roll over, she holds her head up pretty good while on her stomach, and she can hold things with her hands and put them in her mouth.

She had her first taste of white grape Juice, that was interesting.  It was a little too tart for her I think, she made all kinds of sour faces then opened her mouth for more.  She won't suck the bottle,  I am not sure if it's because it is cold, or sour, but she just lets it drip in her mouth and then licks her lips...she is such a silly girl.  She also tried her first few bites of carrots and she really wasn't impressed.  We are taking it very slow on the new foods, she only eats a few bites at a time and I don't force anymore on her.  I just want her to get used to it all first. 

All in all she is doing great!! 

Dear Maci - 4 Months

Dear Maci,

You are 4 months old today.  You are able to sit supported now, and you are holding your head up like a big girl.  You have almost rolled over several times, but haven't made that final push yet.  You can scoot around in a small area on your back, and you still hate to lay on your tummy.  We go to the doctor Monday to see how much weight you have gained and how long you are now.  I am sure you have grown a lot.  You are in 6 month clothes now, and you are growing like a weed. You still only drink around 5 oz. of formula every 3 hours.  We have tried to feed  you cereal a few times, and you are not a big fan.  You will eat a few bites without fussing, but mostly you give me dirty looks, like you are wondering what in the world I am putting in your mouth. We will start you on baby food and a little juice after your doctor's appointment Monday.  You are mostly sleeping through the night now, with a few exceptions.  You have more and more facial expressions and your happy little personality is really showing.  You are such a good baby, you never fuss unless you are hungry (or sometimes sleepy).  You love to be held, and you love to "talk" you will "ooh" and "ahhh" and "ouuuu" over and over, it even seems like you know what you are saying.  You seem to know people now, and react to them. You even have started reaching a little for your daddy (and only your daddy).  Usually when you are laying on the changing table and daddy walks by you will reach out for him to pick you up.  You are growing so fast and we love you more with ever day.

Happy 4 month birthday Maci, we love you!!

Favorite Song Friday

It's been a while since I have done a Favorite Song Friday, mainly because Mandye started this last year, and she stopped doing it....I didn't want to "steal" the idea.

I just adore music though, even though I can't carry a tune in a bucket myself.  We have recently added this song to our list of worship songs at church, and it is, by far, one of my favorites!  Especially

"NO MORE CHAINS HOLDING ME, FROM NOW ON I AM FREE, I'M GONNA SHOUT IT OUT LOUD!!"

  That just makes you want to...well...shout!! Especially if you have ever been set free from something....and I mean really set free, rather it be drugs, alcohol, depression, anxiety, or whatever you have been going through...the Bible says "He who the Son sets free, is free indeed!!

Maci & Harvest's First Easter Pictures!!

Life Lessons

A father is standing in the kitchen with his daughter, who has just asked to go on a date with a less than desirable young man. The young girl is a good girl, she makes good grades, she obeys her parents, she would never consider drinking, smoking, or doing drugs. The young man is the complete opposite, he is a rebel, and is always in trouble. She thinks she can be a good influence on him, she thinks she can change him. She KNOWS he won’t be able to change her.

The father looks at the daughter and tells her to stand in the kitchen chair. The daughter looks at her father in confusion, but does what he asks. The father then tells the girl, “you are up there, he is down here...Now, pull me up where you are in the chair.” The daughter tries and tries and finally the father stops her and says “you can’t do it can you?” “Not unless I WANT to get in the chair where you are and not unless I WANT you to help me up.” “I have to make an effort to get in the chair myself.” She agrees. Then the father says, watch this...and pulls the daughter right off of the chair on to the floor...level with him. The father looks at his daughter and says “see how easy that was?”

Lesson Learned!

3 Month Pictures by Aunt Nichole

How Great is our God...(update on "the other" Heather)

This mother....

....was pregnant with twins that were diagnosed with Twin to Twin Transfusion

....was told most babies that have this problem do not survive

.....had 3 choices, abort the smaller twin so the larger might live, leave things “as is” and both would probably die, or have a surgery while pregnant that may not be successful

....chose surgery and life

....was then hospitalized at 24 weeks with early labor

These babies ...

...were given a slim chance of survival

...one showed signs of heart failure in the womb

...were born at 28 weeks

...each weighed only 2 lbs. 5 oz. when born

...were in the NICU

...had feeding tubes

...one had an infection, stopped breathing, and had to be resuscitated

...were not due until April 14, 2010

...ARE 8 weeks old

...ARE beautiful

...ARE ALREADY HOME!!!!!

PRAISE GOD!!! HE IS SO GOOD!!!

Dear Maci - 3 Months

Dear Maci,

You are 3 months old today and you are growing so fast. Daddy and I are more in love with you every day. You are smiling more, and even laughing out loud a little.

 You are more vocal especially with your daddy; you are definitely a daddy’s girl.

You love your play mat and enjoy grabbing at your toys, you can even hold on to them every now and then.

 You love to be held and to cuddle.

 You really like bath time, most nights. You don’t like tummy time very much. You really like being rocked and love to talk to daddy’s deer on the wall. You will turn your neck as far around as you can get it just to see the television if it is on.

 We love watching your personality develop. You are such a happy baby; you rarely fuss, or cry unless you are hungry or need a new diaper. You are sleeping through the night, most nights anyway.

Your feeding schedule is a 5oz bottle around 5:30am, 8:30am, 11:30am, 3:00pm, 6:00pm and 9:00pm. Daddy rocks you to sleep nearly every night and we put you in bed around 10:30 pm. You are growing out of your clothes before you get a chance to wear them all. You weigh approximately 13 lbs. now (on our scales at home, not the doctor scales). You are much longer too, although until your appointment next month we won’t know how much.


Happy 3 Month Birthday sweet girl, we love you SOOOOO much!!

Little Maci Sunshine...

...happy all the time

unless she is sleepy!!

Thanks Aunt Cole....you take the best pictures!!

Opinions Needed Please

When did you start your baby on rice cereal from a spoon?? The sheet from my pedi's office says 3 1/2 to 4 months. 

When did you start baby food??  The sheet from my pedi's office says 5 months.

Did you start with Veggies and go in a certain order?? Like, Carrots, Squash, Green Beans, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes.

When did you start giving your baby fruit?? and is there an order for that??

What are the benefits of making your own baby food vs. buying jars at the store?? You know besides the obvious cost savings!! 

I am getting a bit anxious to start feeding Maci from a spoon because I have just heard so many different ways that you HAVE to do it.  It's all a bit confusing.  I do need to start thinking about it though, my sweet baby is getting to be a big girl and will be 3 months old next week {Tear}!

I would really value your opinions!

Not Going Private...

.....Yet....but I reserve the right to change my mind. 

I have several friends and family members without blogs or google accounts that read my blog, and I just want to keep it as easy as possible for them to access it.  If I feel the need to change that in the future, you all will be the first to know!  Thanks for reading!!


And just because I couldn't resist....

Private vs. Public Blog

I am getting a little parinoid about my blog being public.  If I were to decide to make my blog private how many of you would like to be added to my list of approved readers?  I am not sure who is actually reading my blog because I only get comments from 2 or 3 people.  However, I think several personal friends may be reading and not commenting (they do not have blogs of their own). I don't know how that works.  If I make my blog private and several people reading that don't have blogs, will they still be allowed to read my blog if I invite them via their e-mail address??  I am just looking for some feedback on what I should do.  Now that Maci is here, I am getting more and more parinoid about who I let into my world.  There are several of you that I really enjoy reading and commenting on your blogs and I enjoy you commenting on mine, I have even formed friendships via e-mail with some of you and I don't want to loose that aspect.  I also want my family to be safe and don't want to let just anyone into my world.

 Just wondering what you guys think...
Let me know in the comment section or send me an e-mail hkimble1028@yahoo.com

I Can't Get Enough....

...of these precious babies!!!